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Pilot cool pavement applications. Coating existing pavement with a light-colored slurry seal can reduce pavement temperature during the day. Cooling asphalt and concrete reduces surrounding air temperature, especially into the evening hours.

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Hazards
Extreme Heat
Assets
Transportation and Mobility
Focus of action
Enhance Pavement

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